Hands on Maintenance/Estate Mgr & Housekeeper/Cook, £80k

Hands on Maintenance/Estate Mgr & Housekeeper/Cook, £80k

Full-Time No working from home possible
Katherine Shields Private Staff


Hands on Maintenance/Estate Manager & Housekeeper/Cook couple sought for Berkshire (RG7)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 gross per annum (combined depending on experience)
Working Hours: 5 days per week, 08:00 – 17:00 (including some weekends)
Accommodation: 4-bedroom cottage with private garden & garage, bills included

Overview
An experienced domestic couple is sought to support a relaxed household at a beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate in Berkshire. This is a long-term, live-in role working alongside an established estate team. The position combines housekeeping, family cooking and estate/grounds support.

Key Responsibilities


Housekeeper

  • Daily housekeeping and occasional deep cleaning

  • Care of high-value art and antiques

  • Family laundry

  • Preparing simple, healthy family meals using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard

  • Optional support in the gardens if desired

Estate / Grounds Assistant

  • Assisting with general grounds and garden maintenance across the estate

  • Supporting the Farm Manager and Head Gardener

  • Assisting the Estate Manager with general maintenance coordination

  • Occasional tasks such as log preparation, car and window cleaning, and upkeep of facilities including the gym and indoor pool

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household

  • One partner with strong housekeeping and family cooking experience

  • One partner experienced in grounds, gardening or general estate maintenance

  • Confident drivers (both)

  • English speaking, reliable and trustworthy

  • Comfortable working in an informal household environment

  • Dog friendly

  • Non-smokers with excellent references


Accommodation
A modern, independent 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage on the estate with private access, garden and garage. All household bills included (excluding food). Pets and dependants considered

Interviewing now to start June latest




Hands on Maintenance/Estate Mgr & Housekeeper/Cook, £80k employer: Katherine Shields Private Staff

Join a welcoming and supportive environment in Yeovil, Somerset, where your skills as a Gardener/Handyman will be valued and nurtured. With a long-standing team member who has thrived for 25 years, you can expect a culture that promotes stability and growth, alongside competitive pay and the opportunity to work in beautiful surroundings. This role not only offers a chance to maintain stunning gardens but also to engage in meaningful tasks that contribute to a vibrant household.

Katherine Shields Private Staff

Contact Details:

Katherine Shields Private Staff Recruitment Team